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DISCOVER AUSTRALIA: NEW SOUTH WALES
M
emories of childhood drives
to family holiday destinations
came to the surface as we
drove out of Sydney heading
north. I remember the excitement of
looking forward to sun, surf and long days
at play. There were also unhappy memories
of the long, long drive, car sickness,
squabbling with my sister in the back of the
car and thinking we would never get there.
Just as a mild memory-panic was about
to set in – we were there! Destination
reached in less than three hours. Bliss.
We had arrived at Port Stephens. Now,
Port Stephens is not just a port, it’s a
lake, an inlet from the Pacific Ocean,
idyllic beaches and wild surf beaches.
All the locations differ and there are
villages, marinas, vast stretches of
natural bushland, surf and lakeside resort
precincts and a surprising amount of great
local restaurants and cafes.
Port Stephens has been drawing
holidaymakers to its many shores since
the 1880s. Once a smattering of fishing
settlements, Nelson Bay scored the first
wharf to service the fishermen and then
folk started to hitch a ride on the boats
for recreational fishing – that was the
beginning. The first guesthouse here was
the Ocean Breeze built in 1910 – and it
has been all uphill since then.
Nelson Bay is the hub for our weekend
away, a little town that services the
surrounding villages. Everything you need
is here. We checked in to Marty’s at Little
Beach, a boutique accommodation close
to two splendid beaches.
Marty’s was a cosy haven on our first
night as we were hit with an almighty
storm – damn – the outdoor barbecue
and pool just didn’t get a look in. But the
warm welcome and the comfort of the
rooms made up for nasty weather.
What do you eat in Port Stephens? Well,
we ate seafood all the way! First night was
at the Rock Lobster, where we damaged a
kilo or so of prawns! The restaurant was
upstairs so we had an evening view of the
park and shoreline which was hotting up
for a Nelson Friday Night!
Marty’s is self-catering with a big
kitchen, but we wanted a quick cuppa
before our Tin City excursion so we saved
Not just any port!
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WATERWAYS IN NSW IS PORT STEPHENS – DON’T
BYPASS THIS SPLENDID REGION OF WATER, SAND AND NATURAL BUSHLAND.
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHS BEV MALZARD
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